Mental Toughness: Getting the Edge: Baseball Edition - Paperback

by Curt Ickes (Author)

Many baseball players ignore the mental game. The result: prolonged slumps, eroding self-confidence, high levels of anxiety, and inconsistent performance. The game is no longer fun. It is a struggle. In Mental Toughness: Getting the Edge, Dr. Ickes teaches you not only what to do to develop a great mental game, but how to do it. This book provides a blueprint for developing a mentally tough personality and putting this mental toughness in action during game situations. Using proven techniques, Dr. Ickes helps players learn how to achieve the optimal mental state during the "instant of performance." Topics covered include how to play tough-minded baseball, coping with failure, improving concentration, reducing anxiety, and building and maintaining confidence. Written in a clear, understandable manner, this book also provides exercises and drills to help you play your best baseball. A great mental game is what makes players great.

Author Biography

Dr. Curt Ickes is a clinical and sport psychologist who works closely with high school, collegiate and professional baseball players. Dr. Ickes is also an Associate Professor of Psychology at Ashland University. During the 2009 season, he worked with the following baseball teams: Ashland University, Ranked #1 in Midwest Region, NCAA Division II; The College of Wooster, National Runners-up, NCAA Division III; and The Lake Erie Crushers, the 2009 Frontier League Champions.